What are the responsibilities and job description for the OB/GYN Opportunity – $450K Base + $100K Sign-On in Northern NY position at Samaritan Medical Center?
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Opportunity
Samaritan Medical Center – Watertown, New York
Minutes from the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River, and endless outdoor recreation
Compensation Package
- Base Salary: $450,000 annually WRVU Incentive Program
- Signing Bonus: $100,000
- Educational Loan Repayment: $20,000 annually (up to $80,000 over 4 years)
- Relocation Reimbursement: $15,000
- CME: $3,000 stipend 5 paid CME days
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, malpractice coverage, and more
Practice Highlights
- Hospital-employed position with Samaritan Medical Center
- Work in the new Center for Women and Children (opened 2019), featuring labor & delivery, mother–baby, NICU, and pediatric inpatient care
- 21 private mother–baby rooms with spacious layouts, large windows, and private baths
- Brand-new main OR suite with 8 surgical suites, plus 2 dedicated L&D ORs
- Access to DaVinci Xi robotic system (robotic surgery optional)
- 24/7 coverage by a Board-Certified Neonatologist and full anesthesia support
- Catchment area of 250,000, including Fort Drum, home of the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division
- Teaching opportunities with ACGME/AOA accredited Family Medicine & Internal Medicine residency programs
- Well-organized office setting with an easy 5-minute commute to the hospital
Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology (or progressing toward certification)
- Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care
- Strong interpersonal and clinical skills
- Robotics interest welcomed but not required
About Samaritan Medical Center
- 290-bed, independent, financially stable community hospital
- Over 190 physicians across 42 specialties
- Largest community-based hospital in Northern New York
- Walker Center for Cancer Care (2018) – affiliated with the Roswell Park Care Network
- Newly expanded Women’s Wellness and Breast Care services (2019)
- Newly constructed wing for obstetrical and pediatric care (2019)
- Not-for-profit and not affiliated with a larger health system
- Learn more: SamaritanHealth.com
Living in Northern New York
Watertown offers an unmatched combination of affordability, safety, natural beauty, and recreation:
- Quiet neighborhoods, affordable housing, excellent schools, and minimal traffic
- 15 minutes to Watertown International Airport (ART)
- 1 hour from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
- Only 30 minutes from the Canadian border
- Access to the Thousand Islands, Boldt Castle, Lake Ontario beaches, and the St. Lawrence Seaway
- Four-season outdoor activities: hiking, camping, kayaking, boating, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling
- The Tug Hill Region sees up to 300 inches of snow annually, offering premier winter recreation
- Strong community enriched by nearby Fort Drum and its military families
Join a modern, well-supported OB/GYN team in one of New York’s most scenic and welcoming communities!
Salary : $20,000 - $450,000